ConnectEd 2021-22 // Issue I | Page 4

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Special thanks to GISD ’ s 2020 – 21 retirees who dedicated a combined 4,044 years of service to the district ’ s students , staff and community .

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Assistant Director of Dyslexia Marcy Eisinger was recognized with the first-ever “ Making a Difference Award ” from Region 10 for her passion , integrity and determination to provide the best services for students with dyslexia in the state of Texas .

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Thanks to our generous sponsors and participants , the 2021 Garland ISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament raised $ 86,900 to help enrich education and reward innovation in our tri-cities . A true testament to GISD ’ s charitable community , this pandemic-delayed event marked the most successful tournament in the Foundation ’ s 29 years of existence .

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Congrats to Herfurth Elementary School ’ s Ariana Martinez Hueda for becoming the first Garland ISD student to win the Region 10 Third Grade Spanish Spelling Bee . The nine-year-old snagged the title after dedicating hours to studying using a color-coding system she developed on her own .

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Families , students , staff and community members can use our online guide to find wellness and support resources at garlandisd . net / GISDCares .
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